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Paula Kettula, LCSW (owner)

Logan West Mathews, LMFT, LPCC

Logan West Mathews, LMFT, LPCC

Paula has over 20 years of experience helping people find relief from anxiety, trauma, depression, and relationship challenges so that they can navigate life's challenges with greater ease and resilience. Her integrative approach combines transformational psychology, EMDR, somatic and attachment-based approaches, as well as mindfulness pr

Paula has over 20 years of experience helping people find relief from anxiety, trauma, depression, and relationship challenges so that they can navigate life's challenges with greater ease and resilience. Her integrative approach combines transformational psychology, EMDR, somatic and attachment-based approaches, as well as mindfulness practices like yoga and meditation.


  • Psychotherapy for Individual  adults, and children
  • Relationship and  Life  Coaching
  • Business Coaching
  • Expert in Trauma  &  PTSD
  • Children,  families and parenting
  • EMDR
  • Play therapy and Jungian  Sandplay
  • Yoga & Mindfulness 
  • Somatic Approaches
  • Spirituality  
  • Montessori  Method
  • Master level  training  in  transformational  leadership  

Logan West Mathews, LMFT, LPCC

Logan West Mathews, LMFT, LPCC

Logan West Mathews, LMFT, LPCC

Logan  helps people get relief from depression and anxiety so that they can believe in themselves and have the opportunity to live a fulfilling life. Logan also works with couples to solve arguments so that conflicts can be transformed into healthy and harmonious relationships. Logan is an LMFT with a degree from Pepperdine University.


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Logan  helps people get relief from depression and anxiety so that they can believe in themselves and have the opportunity to live a fulfilling life. Logan also works with couples to solve arguments so that conflicts can be transformed into healthy and harmonious relationships. Logan is an LMFT with a degree from Pepperdine University.


  • Psychotherapy for Individual adults, teens, couples and families
  • Adjustment to life transitions
  • Depression & anxiety
  • Grief and loss
  • Cognitive impairment
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution Focused Therapy 
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Family Systems Theory

Jewell Justiniani-Allen

Jewell Justiniani-Allen, LCSW

Logan West Mathews, LMFT, LPCC

Jewell Justiniani-Allen, LCSW

Jewell is a warm and compassionate therapist who believes that a strong connection between you and your therapist is key to real growth. She specializes in helping people navigate anxiety, depression, and grief. With a holistic approach, she tailors every session to meet you where you're at, helping you work toward the goals that matter m

Jewell is a warm and compassionate therapist who believes that a strong connection between you and your therapist is key to real growth. She specializes in helping people navigate anxiety, depression, and grief. With a holistic approach, she tailors every session to meet you where you're at, helping you work toward the goals that matter most to you.


  • Individual therapy for adults, family therapy 
  • Teens
  • Perinatal Loss
  • Infertility
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Anxiety & Depression
  • Grief and Loss
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Aging
  • Cancer
  • End of Life 



Veronica Campbell

Veronica Campbell, LMFT, LPCC

Veronica Campbell, LMFT, LPCC

Jewell Justiniani-Allen, LCSW


Veronica is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a  Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 15 years of experience: 


  • Individual adults, couples, and families
  • Teens
  • Older adults
  • Depression & anxiety
  • Mood disorders 
  • Grief/loss,
  • Life transitions
  • Trauma/PTSD, 
  • Personality disorders
  • Substance abuse

Robin Anderson  is a marriage and family therapist working with individuals and
couples.

Robin Anderson, LMFT

Veronica Campbell, LMFT, LPCC

Robin Anderson, LMFT

Robin helps create permanent and lasting solutions for couples struggling to save their relationship, and who are unsure how to repair disconnection and hurt. Robin uses Attachment- and Emotionally Focused Therapy to restore love, joy, and connection in relationships. Robin also works with individuals who are ready for deep exploration of

Robin helps create permanent and lasting solutions for couples struggling to save their relationship, and who are unsure how to repair disconnection and hurt. Robin uses Attachment- and Emotionally Focused Therapy to restore love, joy, and connection in relationships. Robin also works with individuals who are ready for deep exploration of the underlying issues causing suffering


  • Psychotherapy for individual adults and teens 
  • Couples
  • LGBTQIA+/alternate lifestyle affirming
  • Insight-oriented approach
  • Attachment
  • Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
  • Yoga  & mindfulness
  • Depression & anxiety
  • Relationship issues
  • Loneliness 
  • Low self-esteem
  • Personal growth
  • Trauma
  • Life Transitions

Dora Daniels, LMFT

Veronica Campbell, LMFT, LPCC

Robin Anderson, LMFT

Dora empowers young adults from diverse backgrounds to overcome debilitating anxiety and stress enabling them to thrive in their academic, professional, home, and social settings. Dora specializes in evidence-based modalities such as CBT, solution-focused, and narrative therapies. She is bilingual in English and Spanish. Dora  creates a s

Dora empowers young adults from diverse backgrounds to overcome debilitating anxiety and stress enabling them to thrive in their academic, professional, home, and social settings. Dora specializes in evidence-based modalities such as CBT, solution-focused, and narrative therapies. She is bilingual in English and Spanish. Dora  creates a safe and inclusive space for her clients to heal.


  • Psychotherapy for individual adults 
  • Coaching
  • College-age & Young Adult Challenges and Transitions 
  • Anxiety 
  • Stress Management 
  • Cultural stress
  • Immigration Stress
  • Generational Trauma 
  • Life Transitions 
  • Mild Depression
  • CBT
  • Mindfulness
  • Trauma-Focused CBT 
  • Solution Focused Therapy

Paula Kettula, LCSW

Specialties

  • Anxiety and panic disorders
  • Depression
  • Marriage and partnerships
  • Parenting
  • Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)


Therapeutic approaches

  • Attachment Focused Psychotherapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eclectic/Integrative Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
  • Somatic Experiencing/Sensorimotor Therapy
  • Play therapy and Jungian  Sandplay
  • Yoga & Mindfulness
  • Spirituality  
  • Montessori  Method


Service types

  • Child and adolescent therapy
  • Couples therapy
  • Family therapy
  • Individual therapy


Ages served

  • Children (5-12)
  • Teen (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-24)
  • Adults (25-64)


My focus in psychotherapy  is the entire person from a mind-body-spirit-soul perspective. 


I believe that in order to get relief from psychological problems, we have to pay attention to the whole being that we are - It is absolutely vital to our wellbeing that we pay attention to our soul!


My approach to psychotherapy is based on the deep belief and conviction that behind the pain and suffering we experience in our lives is a higher meaning or a purpose that needs to be discovered. 


It is a realization that our difficulties in life do not exists because of some meaningless or cruel cosmic joke or because “there is something wrong with me”, but for us to recognize that there is a part in us that is always whole, protected and can never be broken. 


"One of the most important goals of my work is to remind my clients that we are more than we think we are; we are soul-like, spiritual beings with light within us that can never be extinguished by anyone or anything!"


The journey of therapy is about finding this lost light that has the potential to transcend pain and suffering which belong to this earthly life. 


Viewed this way, the symptoms of despair, sadness, anger, grief and anxieties, or the acting out behavior in children don’t exist because the person is flawed, but are the soul’s way of communicating to us about what needs to be paid attention to. 


Negative or traumatic experiences in our  childhood ends up shaping the view of who we are. Our parents or others around us may send us negative messages that we unconsciously take in and start to believe them.  


A negative story line begins to develop about ourselves as we may grow up thinking that “I am not good enough”, or “I am unlovable”.


Feelings of worthlessness and shame develop as a result of hurtful or abusive behavior of others (often from the ones we love) that may send us ever deeper into self-hatred, anxiety, anger or depression.


We may retreat from others, have issues with intimacy, we may want to isolate and think we are worthless or struggle with addictions. 


Common issues are also out-of-control anger or up and down moods that make us feel as we are constantly in the middle of a storm. We may also feel that the world is against us, and that things are unfair and we carry this deep-rooted hurt in our hearts. 


"In the very pain and suffering we usually try to avoid is a kernel of healing"


"I work with people to help them see their problems and emotional pain as something that can guide and restore rather than something that needs to be hated with one’s whole being or eradicated at all cost."


Each individual, be it adult or child, has the capacity to learn to see this. 


My role as a therapist is to provide a safe, nurturing, trusting, and accepting space for a person to explore their life experiences and inner terrain; to help them learn to trust and accept themselves once more and to help them cope with the multiple difficult demands of life.


Everything said above provides a background for all that I do in therapy no matter what the intervention or method we are using at the time, may it be EMDR, cognitive-behavioral, relaxation or guided visualization, learning to manage day-to-day life, skill building, or psychoeducation. 


I offer individual therapy for children, teens and adults, couples therapy as well as family therapy.  

Paula Kettula, LCSW

Paula Kettula, LCSW

More About Paula

Paula Kettula, LCSW

I graduated with Master’s Degree in Social Work from San Diego State University in 2006, and got licensed as a clinical social worker 2 years after that. I am originally from Finland but I have lived and worked in the therapy field here in San Diego since 2000. 


My professional experiences range from working with sexually abused and abusive children to adults hospitalized in a psychiatric unit to helping parents struggling with their children’s challenging behaviors. 


Establishing Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services in 2009 allowed me to unite my personal beliefs and style with my professional life. 


I have received adjunct training in EMDR Therapy, Play Therapy and Sandplay Therapy. 


I also became a certified Yoga Teacher in 2014 in order to incorporate this ancient practice of balancing the mind, the body and the spirit into my work.


FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MY WORK WITH CHILDREN 

Montessori method

In 2015, I felt a deep cry for help from the children I work with as well as the children of the world. 


Fueled by this call and frustrations with the traditional school system, my journey of helping children lead me to obtain an AMI Primary Montessori Diploma at the historic Montessori Training Center inn Perugia, Italy.


I returned from there with my heart full of hope for the future of children, for the future of humanity, and eager to contribute my share of creating peace in this world by nurturing the spirits of children.

symbolic language

As any other human being, I have experienced trauma, grief and loss, happiness and sorrow.  


Along the journey of my own healing, I have delved into the study of Greek mythology, Judaism especially the mystical aspects of the Kabbalah and Hasidic Tradition, alchemy, yoga, dreams, poetry and writing, existentialism, and Jungian depth psychology. 


Through this process AND receiving special guidance, I developed a profound sense of spirituality, faith and a sense for the order of the world in which all people and things can be as they are. 


"The duty of our lives as human beings is to diligently work towards finding all encompassing love and freedom in this polar world. "


I incorporate my personal healing experiences, life lessons learned and knowledge gained with the professional and theoretical background of my education, resulting in a unique, and authentic style of therapy. 

Veronica Campbell, LMFT

 “ I practice a holistic approach and feel that a mind and body connection is the first place to start in your wellness journey. By applying traditional cognitive and dialectical behavior therapy approaches we can address more challenging acute issues that are not allowing you to live a meaningful life.”


Veronica  holds a Master’s Degree from Chapman University in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy and has worked in the social service field since 2004. 


After graduating in 2007 Veronica worked as a clinician in several county mental health clinics facilitating partial day treatment groups, dual diagnosis programs, and acted as a crisis clinician. 


She continues to work as an outpatient primary therapist at Sharp Mesa Vista since 2011 and an individual and group supervisor for pre-licensed clinicians.  


In 2017, she received the Jim and Sally Haugh Spirit of Caring Award for excellence in clinical care. 


Veronica specializes in treating children, adults and seniors, couples, and families. She offers individual psychotherapy, couples therapy and family therapy. 


She treats depression, anxiety, and mood disorders and has a special focus with grief/loss, life transitions, trauma/PTSD, personality disorders, and substance abuse. 


Veronica is a native San Diegan. When she is not working she is practicing yoga, weightlifting, and spending time with her husband and playing with her very active (i.e. non stop) two boys and her very patient and understanding dog Ryder. 

Veronica Campbell, LMFT

Veronica Campbell, LMFT 



Jewell Justiniani-Allen, LCSW

Specialties

  • Anxiety and panic disorders
  • Depression
  • Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • General mental health
  • Pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum
  • Infertility
  • Perinatal Loss
  • Cancer
  • Grief and Loss
  • End of Life


Therapeutic approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eclectic/Integrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Strength-Based Therapy


Service types

  • Child and adolescent therapy
  • Family therapy
  • Individual therapy


Ages served

  • Teen (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-24)
  • Adults (25-64)


Jewell is a Psychotherapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience in mental health.  As a second generation Filipina-American, she provides psychotherapy and psychoeducation to families incorporating multiple perspectives on racial and and cultural diversity.    


Jewell conveys a nurturing presence and believes the key element to successful therapy is the quality of relationship between client and therapist. She firmly believes the seeds of trust, mutual respect, and unconditional positive regard are the foundation of effective and satisfying therapy. 


She is passionate about her work with older adults whereupon she ensures clients have self determination, compassion and respect.  


In her work within the perinatal community and the Bridges Maternal Child Health Network, she is dedicated to identifying mothers and families in need of emotional support and community resources.   


 She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of California at Santa Cruz and her Master of Social Work from San Diego State University. 


Her areas of specialty include Perinatal Loss,  Infertility,  Anxiety,  Depression, Grief and Loss, Trauma, PTSD, Career Transitions, Postpartum Depression, Aging, Cancer, End of Life. 


Jewell offers individual psychotherapy services to youth and adults, couples therapy and family therapy.  


Jewell is also a field Instructor for MSW Interns with Cal State University, Long Beach.   

Jewell Justiniani- Allen, LCSW

Jewell Justiniani- Allen, LCSW

Logan West Mathews, LMFT

"Compassion, nonjudgment, and humor is vital to a healthy and genuine therapeutic relationship”

Specialties

  • Anxiety and panic disorders
  • Depression
  • Cognitive impairment
  • General mental health
  • Marriage and partnerships
  • Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)


Therapeutic approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eclectic/Integrative Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Strength-Based Therapy
  • Family Systems Theory
  • Psychodynamic Therapy


Service types

  • Couples therapy
  • Family therapy
  • Individual therapy


Ages served

  • Teen (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-24)
  • Adults (25-64)
  • Seniors (65+)


Logan specializes in treating depression and anxiety, adjustment, grief and loss, life transitions, and families struggling with cognitive impairment.


Logan envisioned himself as a clinician from an early age. He became interested in psychotherapy after experiencing the positive impact of therapy firsthand when he was a child.


Logan  has worked in both outpatient community clinics and in private practice setting with clients of all ages and challenges.


What should someone know about working with Logan?


In your first meeting, Logan will go over why you are seeking therapy and what are your goals for treatment.  Logan believes that a genuine relationship based on trust and safety is vital for your success and that  with that foundation and the right therapeutic approach based upon your specific needs anything is possible.


Logan utilizes many different psychotherapy  orientations to meet the needs of the individual. These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy (SFBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Family Systems Theory.


Logan offers individual psychotherapy to adults as well as couples therapy. 


Logan West-Mathews, LMFT. Click HERE to watch my YouTube Interview. 

Robin Anderson, LMFT

"Having the courage to be vulnerable allows for remarkable healing"

Specialties

  • Anxiety and panic disorders
  • Depression
  • General relationship challenges (family, friends, co-workers)
  • Marriage and partnerships
  • Personal growth and self-esteem
  • LGBTQIA+/alternate lifestyle affirming
  • Loneliness 
  • Low self-esteem
  • Personal growth
  • Trauma
  • Life Transitions


Therapeutic approaches

  • Eclectic/Integrative Therapy
  • Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Strength-Based Therapy
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Yoga  & mindfulness


Service types

  • Couples therapy
  • Individual therapy


Ages served

  • Young adults (18-24)
  • Adults (25-64)


Robin specializes in a love-from-the-inside-out objective. She will help you find healing and clarity in your depression, anxiety, relationship issues, feelings of disconnection, low self-esteem, personal growth, past trauma, life transitions, and stress that make up our lives. 


Robin recognizes that we all go through periods of struggle, and that sometimes we need a guide to help reflect the light that’s inside us, shine through the murky darkness that clouds us.


She feels that by having the courage to be vulnerable allows for remarkable healing on an individual and relational level.


Robin feels her years of education and experience allow her to assist clients in an intuitive way. Her genuine warmth and empathy naturally allow people to feel comfortable sharing their feelings in a safe and non-judgmental space. 


As a client’s guide, she works to uncover what is at the root of their struggles by using a holistic, multi-modality approach that uses the client’s strengths to create a customized plan.


Robin works with adults, individuals/couples, and adolescents 14 and up. 


She is also LGBTQIA+/alternate lifestyle-affirming.


Robin is originally from the Northwest and came to San Diego in search of sun in 2005. Robin sought to be a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist after being on her own healing journey of self-discovery since her early twenties. 


In addition, she is trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. 


Having a creative mind and an exploratory spirit shapes how she works with clients. 


She is passionate about assisting people through their own journey to heal and live a more joyous and authentic life.


“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom”. ~ Anais Nin

Robin Anderson, LMFT. Click HERE to watch my YouTube Interview.

Dora Daniels, LMFT

"As your therapist, I’m warm, empathic, motivating, non-judgmental, and empowering."

Specialties

  • Anxiety and panic disorders
  • Depression
  • General mental health
  • Life transitions
  • Personal growth and self-esteem


Therapeutic approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment Focused Psychotherapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy


Service types

  • Individual therapy


Ages served

  • Young adults (18-24)
  • Adults (25-64)


My journey to becoming a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) was driven by a deep desire for meaningful, service-oriented work rooted in social justice. 


Coming from a multicultural background and being a first-generation immigrant, I keenly understand the importance of cultural nuances and generational traumas. 


After spending years in desktop publishing in a corporate setting, I felt a void in my professional life. When the opportunity to pursue therapy as a career arose, I knew it was the perfect fit. 


Teaching, advocacy, and empowering individuals to find their voices are integral aspects of my practice. This path allows me to merge my passion for human rights with my dedication to helping others navigate life's challenges.


My approach to care is deeply rooted in my core values, which serve as guiding principles in my practice. 


  • Empathy allows me to understand my clients' experiences, while curiosity drives me to continuously learn and adapt. 
  • Communication and integrity ensure transparency and trust within the therapeutic relationship. 
  • Equality underscores my commitment to honoring diversity and inclusivity. 
  • Support and creativity fuel my efforts to tailor interventions to each individual's unique needs. 
  • Flexibility and open-mindedness enable me to embrace diverse perspectives and approaches. 


You're the MVP and I'm your coach, here to guide and collaborate with you on your life challenges!


"I believe in fostering a safe space where you can explore and align with your inner values so that you can live a fulfilling life in accordance with your authentic self."

Dora Daniels, LMFT. Click HERE to watch my YouTube Interview.

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